Former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Bala Mohammed was on Wednesday remanded in the Kuje Maximum Prison over allegations of fraud. Mr. Mohammed was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on a six-count charge for alleged abuse of office while he served as Minister of the FCT.
He is on trial for alleged involvement in the collection of gratification up to N550 million as minister. Mohammed is further accused of failing to declare properties belonging to him. He pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Justice Abubakar Talba adjourned the matter till May 12 for ruling on the application for bail and ordered the defendant to be remanded in prison custody pending the determination of the bail application.
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